Earths Systems
Which sphere has all the water on earth?
The Hydrosphere
What does the trash can symbol mean
properly dispose of materials
What is an observation
the process of gathering information
what are binoculars used for
too see things from far away
What is the scientific name for measuring length
meters
Which sphere is the solid parts of earth with rocks and minerals
The Lithosphere
What does the scissors symbols mean
Take care while handling sharp objects
what do scientists use data for
to provide explanations
what is a compass used for
to show magnetic north
what is the scientific name for measuring weight
gram
Which sphere is a thin layer of gases?
The Atmosphere
What does the wash hands symbol mean
wash your hands
what is a way to collect qualitative research
cameras, a tape recorder, and binoculars
what are wind vanes used for
they rotate to show the direction of the wind
what is the scientific name for time
second
Which sphere has solid water and ice
The Cryosphere
What does the animal symbol mean
handle animals with caution and respect
What are inferences
logical interpretations based on prior knowledge
what are streak plates used for
scientists use them to identfy minerals
what is the scientific name for heat
kelvin
Which sphere has living things?
The Biosphere
What does the plant symbol mean?
Handle plants as directed by the teacher
what is a tool used to collect quantitative research
a stopwatch, thermometer, or balances
what are anemometer used for
to measure the speed and force of the wind
What is the metric system
a decimal system of units based on a scale of multiples of ten